Registered Nurse - Weekend Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Weekend RN – Home Health.

Saturday & Sunday | 12-Hour Shifts.

Make a Difference on the Weekends — Join Our VNA Family.

Looking for a nursing position where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility during the week? We have the perfect opportunity for you.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health team.

At the VNA, we believe nursing is more than a job — it's about building relationships, providing comfort, and helping patients heal in the place they feel most comfortable: home.

If you love caring for others, enjoy working independently, and want to be part of a team that truly appreciates what you do, we'd love to meet you.

What Makes This Opportunity Special?:

• Weekend Schedule: Work 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Weekday Flexibility: Enjoy your Monday through Friday for family, hobbies, and everything life has to offer.
• Additional Hours Available: Interested in picking up extra shifts? There may be opportunities for additional hours.
• Meaningful Patient Connections: Provide personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients' homes.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a caring, dedicated team that values collaboration and compassion.
• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients and families throughout our community.

What You'll Do: As a Weekend Home Health RN, you'll:

Patient Care:

• Assesses the home environment and determines needs of patients and caregivers.
• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Make referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing services including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and disease management.
• Deliver end-of-life care focusing on comfort, dignity, and symptom management for hospice patients.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, and self-care techniques.

Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the interdisciplinary team (therapy, social work, hospice aides, chaplain).
• Coordinate care and services to ensure continuity of care across settings.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain current and accurate clinical records, including OASIS documentation for home health patients.

Quality & Safety:

• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate appropriately to the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Report incidents, variances, and patient concerns per agency policy.

Patient & Family Support:

• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
• Support patients and caregivers through end-of-life transitions.
• Promote patient rights, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice regulations preferred.
• Team-oriented with excellent customer service abilities.

What We're Looking For:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to nursing.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team.
• Home health experience is a plus.

Come Grow with Us:

At the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, we're proud of the care we provide and the wonderful people who make it possible. We value our nurses and recognize the important role they play in helping our community stay healthy and independent.

Your weekends can make a lifetime of difference.

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply today at

Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove.

Compassionate Care. Meaningful Connections.